Paar seltene klassizistische Leuchter, Esajas Carl Hoffman (1781 bis 1813 tätig), Berlin, um 1800
Pair of rare neoclassical candlesticks, Esajas Carl Hoffman (active 1781 to 1813), Berlin, circa 1800
Silberlegierung (Mindestfeingehalt 12 Lot), nicht gefüllt; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 548 g; Paar seltene Leuchter mit gekantetem Konusschaft auf Trompetenstand mit Akanthusblattdekor auf quadratischer Plinthe, eingezogener Nodus, glockenförmig eingezogenes Ornamentalelement zwischen Schaft und Tülle, abnehmbare Tülle mit Tremulierstrich und preußischem Repunzierungsstempel versehen; beide Leuchter seitlich am Stand mit Berliner Stadtmarke mit verschlagenem Buchstaben (s. Abbildung), preußischem Repunzierungsstempel „FW“, Meistermarke „ECH“ und Tremulierstrich versehen; Höhe: ca. 23,3 cm; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren, Oxidationsrückstände sowie Kerben und ein Riss an einem Nodus.
Silver alloy (minimum fineness 12 lot, approx. 750/1000), not filled; total weight: approx. 548 g; pair of rare candlesticks with facetted conical shaft on trumpet base with acanthus leaf decoration on a square plinth, recessed knop, bell-shaped recessed ornamental element between shaft and nozzle, removable nozzle with tremolier mark and Prussian repunching mark; both candlesticks laterally on the base with Berlin town mark with obliterated letter (see illustration), Prussian repunching mark “FW,” maker’s mark “ECH” and tremolier mark; height: approx. 23,3 cm; age-related signs of wear, oxidation residues as well as dents and a crack to one knop.
White porcelain with polychrome décor and gilt accents; form “Ikarus” by Paul Wunderlich; decoration featuring alternating diamond patterns in light blue and green tones, delicate ornamental and acanthus scrollwork on a cobalt-blue band and a surrounding border in varying patterns, framed by golden lines; all pieces of oval, slightly conical form; removable lid with handle in the shape of a stylised wing; set comprising: 1) coffee pot with curved and compressed spout; slight gold wear; dimensions: approx. 18.7 cm x 23.4 cm x 12.4 cm. 2) two cream jugs with curved and compressed spout and ear-shaped handle; dimensions: approx. 13.7 cm x 13.1 cm x 7.5 cm. 3) sugar bowl; dimensions: approx. 9.2 cm x 13.1 cm x 8.9 cm; partially with minimal tea residue; as new; underside with manufacturer’s and designer’s emblem and marks (blind stamp, model number); total weight: approx. 1.68 kg.
Porcelain with continuous floral, ornamental, and landscape decoration in individual multi-lobed cartouches, painted in blue and iron red, highlighted in gold; various minor chips to the rim of the bowls and saucers as well as to the footring; dimensions of the bowls: height: approx. 3.8 cm; mouth diameter: approx. 6.5 cm; dimensions of the saucers: diameter: 11 cm.
Porcelain; celadon-green ground; peony tendrils on the cavetto and rim; central depiction of a garden landscape with peonies; polychrome enamel colours of the Famille Rose palette; plate with two long hairline cracks and various chips, in a condition suitable for extensive restoration; diameter: approx. 22.8 cm.
Porcelain with blue painting; the rim richly decorated with floral and fruit motifs, the centre depicting a blossoming garden landscape with an ochre-coloured border; one plate with a large glued area; various minor chips; diameter: approx. 23 cm.